Top 10 Fitness channelhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/Top 10 Fitness channel's most recent posts.en-usTop 10: Core Exerciseshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness_top_ten/53_fitness_list.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness_top_ten/53_fitness_list.html<p dir="ltr">Have you ever seen Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta with his shirt off? Yeah, the guy&rsquo;s ripped, and not just because he wants to look good naked in the locker room. All that command and control -- good enough to be aiming at a $200 million contract -- comes mostly from a strong, sturdy core . That&rsquo;s right: a strong core can do a whole lot more for you than land you your next date.</p><p dir="ltr">For some guys...</p>Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -040010 Best Exercises For Bigger Bicepshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/6_fitness_list.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/6_fitness_list.html<p dir="ltr">Ask any guy at the gym what one of his biggest fitness goals is&nbsp;and we&#39;re pretty sure he&#39;ll say getting bigger arms. No shame in wanting to flex on &#39;em, especially since according to the American Council on Exercise, the biceps brachii is one of the most coveted &mdash; and most overtrained &mdash; muscles in the body.</p><p dir="ltr">&quot;A majority of guys want to get bigger biceps solely for aesthetics,&quot; says Ben Sweeney, c...</p>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -04009 Ab Exerciseshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/10-ab-exercises.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/10-ab-exercises.htmlYear after year, countless men swear that they will work their abs and achieve the elusive six-pack; most of these men fail. The reasons for wanting great abs are simple: You'll feel good about yourself and therefore boost your self-esteem &#8212; and girls love them. <br /><br />Here are 9 of the all-time best exercises for your&nbsp;abs. They will help you to whip that gut into shape. Just remember that without a p...Sat, 12 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400Best Chest Workout Routineshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness_top_ten/17_fitness_list.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness_top_ten/17_fitness_list.html<p></p><p>&ldquo;How much do you bench, bro?&rdquo; That&rsquo;s one of the most frequently asked questions on any given&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;&ndash; often referred to as National Chest Day.</p><p>A Google search for &ldquo;chest training&rdquo; brings up 982,000 results, and the chest stands above the arms and abs in this AskMen article ranking the body parts women find most attractive on men.</p><p>But why do so few bros actually sport a respectable pair of chestic...</p>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400Top 10: Home Exercise Products Worth Owninghttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-10-home-exercise-products-worth-having.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-10-home-exercise-products-worth-having.html<p>This is a weird place to make a confession. Maybe I&rsquo;m hoping that by letting this out, in public that I&rsquo;ll finally let it go because I don&rsquo;t understand what I&rsquo;m even holding on to. I have a gym membership. And I&rsquo;m not using it.&nbsp;</p><p>I could have built an entire home gym with the money.</p><p>I know you&rsquo;re thinking. Big deal. So what? You&rsquo;ve probably talked to seven people this morning that have wasted mone...</p>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400Foods That Increase Your Sperm Counthttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/celebrity/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-sperm-count.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/celebrity/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-sperm-count.html<p>When it comes to baby-making, there&rsquo;s more to be concerned about than sperm count. There&rsquo;s also motility and the shape of your sperm. But first you want to make sure your ranks are full of soldiers. Consider that as the baseline for your reproductive abilities.</p><p>The normal sperm count ranges from 15 million to more than 200 million sperm per milliliter of semen. Yes, that&rsquo;s a lot of, um, fluid.&nbsp; ...</p>Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400Pull-Up Variationshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/pull-up-variations.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/pull-up-variations.htmlIt's time to kick up your workout and complete your summer body transformation.&nbsp;Pull-ups are hard, no doubt about it, but they get results. Fitness guru Patrick Owen shows you nine killer variations of the classic pull-up. <br /><br />Whether you're looking to gain a bit of core strength or you want to get completely ripped, we have the right exercise for you. So stop hitting the local bar and start hittin...Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -05009 Morning Rituals To Change Your Lifehttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/10-morning-rituals-to-change-your-life.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/10-morning-rituals-to-change-your-life.htmlMornings are not easy. We wake up and, immediately, the grind begins. We have somewhere to be, whether it's school or work. We have things to do &#8212; sleep until the last possible minute, make ourselves presentable, try to swallow coffee &#8212; and not enough time to do them.&nbsp;<br /><br />If you don't nail down the perfect morning routine to look good and feel good, the way you start your day is all but guaranteed ...Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500Save Time In The Gymhttp://www.askmen.com/mind_body_skin/body/save-time-in-the-gym.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/mind_body_skin/body/save-time-in-the-gym.html<p><em>This article was originally published by AskMen UK.</em><br /><br />"I don't have time to work out." <br /><br />It's one of the most common lies of the 21st century. An effective workout is an efficient one and if you want to save time in the gym, it basically comes down to selecting the right types of exercises and using small tips and tricks to focus the mind and ensure the best quality of training in the minimum amount...</p>Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Types Of Yogahttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/types-of-yoga.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/types-of-yoga.html<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>We all have that friend that just won&rsquo;t shut up about yoga and how it&rsquo;s changed their life forever. You know the type... &ldquo;I just have so much more energy now&rdquo;, &ldquo;I feel like a new person&rdquo;, &ldquo;Just try it. You&rsquo;ll love it!&rdquo;. <br /><br />Yeah, yeah, you might even have fallen for it in the past and sauntered into your local studio, only to be assaulted by the sheer amount of different classes available... moksha...</span></p></div></div></div>Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Top 10 Junk Food Substituteshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-10-junk-food-substitutes.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-10-junk-food-substitutes.htmlNo matter how hard you try, unhealthy foods are almost impossible to avoid. It doesn't help that a recent study by researchers at Ontario's University of Waterloo appears to have revealed a link between giving into cravings for junk food and lapses in brain function. <br /><br />The healthier your brain, it seems, the better you'll be able to resist the lure of that bag of chips at the grocery store checko...Sat, 02 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400Fit Together: What Separates Fit Couples From Unhealthy Ones http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/fit-together-what-separates-fit-couples-from-unhealthy-ones/http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/fit-together-what-separates-fit-couples-from-unhealthy-ones/<p class="p1">When it comes to fitness, having a workout buddy can make all the difference in the world. So what better person to be your workout buddy than your significant other?&nbsp;Couples who make the commitment to get fit together often enjoy happier relationships because not only are they supportive of each others&rsquo; goals, but they find themselves spending more quality time with each other as well.</p><p>The shar...</p>Sun, 13 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500The Quickest And Healthiest Breakfasts Known To Manhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/quick-and-healthy-breakfasts/http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/quick-and-healthy-breakfasts/<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>This article is brought to you by Reebok ZPRINT.&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><span>When your alarm goes off and the clock starts ticking down before you have to rush off to work, the last thing going through your mind is a healthy breakfast. Perhaps you grab a bagel and coffee as you head out the door or hit a drive-thru for a breakfast sandwich. Either way, your body isn&rsquo;t getting the nutrition it needs.</span></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">If you want to perform ...</span></p>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500The 2016 Exercise Upgrader: The Best Ways To Elevate Your Workout Routinehttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/the-2016-exercise-upgrader/http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/the-2016-exercise-upgrader/<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>This article is brought to you by Reebok ZPRINT.</strong></span>&nbsp;</p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">New year, new you.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Here&rsquo;s an easy yet powerful way to build a new you by hitting the gym and changing your body. More muscle, more confidence, and better health will carry over to practically everything you do in life and ensure 2016 will be the best year of your life.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">But once you get to the gym, don&rsquo;t just do what you&rsquo;ve always done. Upgrade your...</span></p>Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500Life-Saving Wearable Techhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/life-saving-wearable-tech/http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/life-saving-wearable-tech/<p>Wearable technology remains one of the fastest growing and most polarizing categories on the market. The introduction of the Apple Watch, along with the popularity behind Fitbit&rsquo;s activity trackers, has surely helped raise consumer awareness to what was once considered the next smart tech fad. And as the interest in these devices continues to rise, we&rsquo;re witnessing a flock of new manufacturers ...</p>Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400Why Elite Athletes Choose ASICS http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/why-elite-athletes-choose-asics.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/why-elite-athletes-choose-asics.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;<br /><span ><br />Most people just want a shoe that looks cool and is reasonably comfortable. Elite athletes have a few other factors to consider such as weight, support, durability and natural fit. It probably also helps if the shoes look cool too. Whether you&rsquo;re a triathlete, an Ironman world champion or a casual runner who wants a nice looking shoe, ASICS has you covered...</span></span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400The Art Of Building Your Workouthttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/the-art-of-building-your-workout.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/the-art-of-building-your-workout.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;<br /><span ><br />I&rsquo;m not much for begging, but please </span><i >please </i><span >listen to what I&rsquo;m about to tell you:</span></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>To make a massive change in your body and run faster, longer, and easier, you need an <i>intelligent </i>training program.</b></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">No more going to the gym and doing a hodgepodge of bicep curls and machine exercises. No more P90X. And yeah, hate me all you want, but no more CrossFit.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Instead, ...</span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400Common Training Mistakes That Runners Makehttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/common-training-mistakes-that-runners-make.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/common-training-mistakes-that-runners-make.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span >Want to run faster, longer, and easier? The key is to make sure your training is on point.</span></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">But even advanced runners still make rookie mistakes. Whether it&rsquo;s running too much or ignoring your weight training, guys still commit cardinal sins that hold back their progress or, worse, cause injuries. Instead, fight back by optimizing your training program &#8212; bet...</span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400Who's Who: How ASICS Athletes Are Changing The Gamehttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/asics-top-athletes.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/asics-top-athletes.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;<br /><span ><br />Whether you&rsquo;re a sports fan or a dedicated couch potato, there&rsquo;s no denying that sports have shaped the identities of entire nations, and don&rsquo;t show any signs of stopping. Every year, certain athletes rise above the rest to make even the less-popular sports required viewing. In this feature, we&rsquo;ve teamed up with ASICS to highlight 10 athletes shaping the y...</span></span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -040010 Ways Running Improves Your Lifehttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/10-ways-running-improves-your-life.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/10-ways-running-improves-your-life.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span >Running is probably mankind&rsquo;s oldest physical endeavor. We used it to avoid becoming lunch for some nasty beast, and then later we used it to turn that nasty beast into lunch for ourselves. Most of us aren&rsquo;t running down our meals anymore, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean running doesn&rsquo;t have value. Everyone knows the obvious benefits of running , but what about the ...</span></span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400Runner Profiles: How Top-Level Runners Livehttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/runner-profiles-how-top-level-runners-live.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/runner-profiles-how-top-level-runners-live.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;<br /><span ><br />Curious what the best of the best do for their training and nutrition? Here&rsquo;s a closer look at some of the top runners in the world at the moment and how they structure their training for optimal success.</span></span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400Recharge: 10 Pre And Post Training Recipes To Fuel Your Bodyhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/recharge-10-pre-and-post-training-recipes-to-fuel-your-body.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/recharge-10-pre-and-post-training-recipes-to-fuel-your-body.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;<br /><span ><br />Are you gearing up for a hard training session ahead? Make sure you don&rsquo;t go in with an empty tank. When it comes to optimal physical performance, you don&rsquo;t want anything less than the highest quality of fuel powering you through your run.</span></span></p><p class="p1"><span >Proper pre-run as well as post-run nutrition is critical to any smart training plan, but yet, many runners fall short.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"></span><span >L...</span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400The Ultimate Runner's Playlisthttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/the-ultimate-running-playlist.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/the-ultimate-running-playlist.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;<br /><span ><br />Get your run off to the right foot with the perfect soundtrack. These tracks match your body&rsquo;s natural tempo while challenging you to go the extra distance. Whether you need pulsating electronic rhythms for a short sprint or a motivating hip-hop anthem for that long-distance marathon, our ultimate running playlist keeps you moving and grooving while on the...</span></span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400Trails That Complement The Solo Or Group Runnerhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/trails-that-compliment-the-solo-or-group-runner.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/trails-that-compliment-the-solo-or-group-runner.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;<br /><span ><br />With an entire footbed filled with gel-cushioning technology, the ASICS GEL-Quantum 360 can make any trail&#8212; from pavement and hills to stones and sticks &#8212; ride smooth. The only question is if you want to run in a group or go solo. Find out which top U.S. trails are guy-trip material, and which you should run alone.</span></span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400The 10 Top Running Groups In Americahttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-running-groups.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-running-groups.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;<br /><span class="s1" ><br />Running is anything but a solo sport &#8212; these 10 awesome running groups from across the country are proof of that. Whether you&rsquo;re a trail-runner or beer-drinker, you&rsquo;ll find the perfect running community here. And don&rsquo;t forget to come laced up in the new </span><span class="s2" >ASICS GEL-Quantum 360 &#8212; you&rsquo;ll be the envy of the whole group.</span></span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400Bucket Runs: 10 Can't Miss Runs Of A Lifetimehttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/runs-of-a-lifetime-you-don-t-want-to-miss.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/runs-of-a-lifetime-you-don-t-want-to-miss.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is article is presented by ASICS.&nbsp;<br /><br />Running can help you shed some pounds, get your ticker in check, and up your endorphin levels. But perhaps the best part of running is all of the places it can take you. After all, there&rsquo;s no better way to experience the world&rsquo;s greatest cities than on the ground . Here are 10 bucket list runs that every runner should make in his lifetime. So pack your bag...</span></p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400Wedding Fitnesshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/wedding-fitness.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/wedding-fitness.htmlYou only get one chance to shine on your wedding day. Sure, you have the right tux, the right music, and even the right floral arrangements; but what about the right body? <br /><br />Look, your future wife isn&rsquo;t going to leave you at the altar just because of your beer belly &#8212; at least, we hope not &#8212; but I know <em>many</em> men who want to use the biggest day of their lives as the impetus to drop weight, get lean...Sat, 30 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400Make Your Food Healthierhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/make-your-food-healthier.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/make-your-food-healthier.html<p>Two months after our New Year resolutions, when confidence in our ability to keep promises of going to the gym, eating healthier, quitting smoking, or working harder start to waver, here are a few easy ways to make some of your favorite comfort food dishes much healthier &#8212; without compromising on taste.&nbsp;</p><p><span >1) Burger</span></p><p>First up, the royal classic &#8212; the burger. Of course there are radical healthier alt...</p>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400Top 9: Pushup Variationshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-9-push-up-variations.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-9-push-up-variations.html<p dir="ltr"><span>&ldquo;You&rsquo;re five minutes late for gym class! Drop and give me 20!&rdquo;</span><br /> <br />Ever since you were a pimply 12-year-old tyke, pushups were used as a form of punishment every time you pissed off the coach. The penalty is well worth it. Pushups are one of the best overall upper-body exercises that exist. They&rsquo;re a staple of numerous exercise programs, including CrossFit, martial arts and military fitness. Funny ...</p>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400Top 10: Most Unhealthy Foodshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-10-most-unhealthy-foods.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-10-most-unhealthy-foods.html<p>The season of food festivals is upon us. Kicked off by the Food Network &amp; Cooking Channel South Beach Wine &amp; Food Festival presented by FOOD &amp; WINE, the four-day event showcases the world&rsquo;s most renowned, chefs, culinary personalities, and, of course, food and booze.</p><p>But the SOBEWFF is different than your average summer food-for-all. &ldquo;Food festivals have a reputation for being unhealthy, and for...</p>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500